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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Sequatchie County

New commissioner for TN economic & community development makes stop in Chattanooga

Stuart McWhorter applauds what Tennessee has, but listens to county executives on how to make things better
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The new commissioner for the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development, Stuart McWhorter, is on a barnstorming tour of the state. Town hall meetings in all the biggest cities to both tell everyone what’s coming, and learn what he may need to know. McWhorter is only 37 days into his new position as the commissioner of…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Rezoning Request for North Hickory Valley Property Denied

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — After forming a petition of more than a thousand signatures against the rezoning of property off of Highway 58 and North Hickory Valley road, opponents of the development had an opportunity to celebrate when the Hamilton County Commission unanimously voted no on the rezoning request. “Really, we were thrilled. I was not expecting that, but we were…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Health

New FDA ruling increases hearing aid accessibility by allowing over the counter sales

WDEF News,

This week the FDA finally ruled that hearing aids may be sold over the counter to adults without a prescription. This historic new FDA ruling will save patients an estimated $2,800. That’s due to individuals no longer having to see an audiologist for a hearing exam and a fitting. A process that isn’t always covered by insurance. Local pharmacist Jacob…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

More To The Story with Staley: Trumpet Player

Tizzy Smith could be the most dedicated member of UTC's marching band
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Another early Saturday morning on the UTC campus. Very quiet. But as you walk in the back door, you’ll hear music. It’s a young man playing the trumpet! “If you see me, I’m either listening to music or playing music. Music is my life. And I love it.” He’s not joking! 20 year old UTC junior Tizzy Smith…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Mayor Tim Kelly, city respond to immigrant buses

Charter buses will no longer come through city, according to chief of staff
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga City Council heard public comments tonight on the numerous buses that were recently carrying asylum-seeking migrants from Texas to America’s northeast. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, as well as both city staff and city council members, actually commended the community’s response to the sudden caravan of buses seen in both Chattanooga and rural Georgia. Kelly says…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Regional News

Report: Chattanooga is the fastest-growing city in Tennessee

For every 100 residents moving out of Chattanooga, the report by moveBuddha says 306 are moving in
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new report says Chattanooga is the fastest growing city in the state of Tennessee. In the movie “Field of Dreams,” lead character Ray Kinsella is haunted by a voice that says “If you build it, they will come.” That seems to be true locally. A study by moveBuddha says for every hundred people moving out of…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News, Regional News

Local, state politicians defend Catoosa County CHI Memorial hospital

Defend Our Hospital Rally held in Fort Oglethorpe to raise community awareness on Parkridge Health appeal
WDEF News,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) — Many North Georgia residents are still frustrated over an appeal filed in May by Parkridge Health, which has the potential to delay a proposed CHI Memorial hospital for several years. The Defend Our Hospital Rally Monday night in Fort Oglethorpe touted the phrase “Patients over Profits” both vocally and on campaign signs, and both local…

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Health, Local News, Whitfield County

Monkeypox vaccines in Dalton area

Collins Parker,

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The monkeypox vaccine is now available in northwest Georgia on a limited basis. The North Georgia Health District has received doses that are available for free to eligible residents. You will have to make an appointment online. Eligibility is based on CDC recommendations to target: –A contact to a monkeypox case identified in the last 14…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Walker County

Woman charged with murder over setting LaFayette Fire

Collins Parker,

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – A LaFayette woman is now behind bars after police say she intentionally set a fire at her apartment complex that killed a 19-year-old girl. 29-year-old Shennia Chambers is charged with first degree arson and murder in the death of 19-year-old Sierra Johnson. The fire happened Saturday night around 11 PM. Officials commended responders. They believe their efforts…

Hamilton Co. Juvenile Court
Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Juvenile laws favoring juveniles? County Mayor-elect believes so…

Weston Wamp says Saturday's altercation at Finley Stadium that led to the tasing of a 16-year-old alleged repeat offender is one example of that
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A source within the Chattanooga Police Department tells News 12 the teenager arrested for Saturday’s fight at Finley Stadium, was also involved in the shooting at Hamilton Place Mall last year. The 16-year-old in question reportedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at Hamilton Place Mall one year ago this past Friday. He could have…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

North Hickory Creek Development Raises Questions about Gas Pipeline, Traffic

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Wednesday, the Hamilton County Commission will vote on a rezoning request that will clear the way for several hundred new apartments being built off of Highway 58 and North Hickory Valley Road. But the request has garnered enormous resistance from residents in the area, over one thousand of whom have signed a petition in opposition to…

Reach One Teach One Fundraiser
Chattanooga, Education, Featured, Hamilton County, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: Reach One Teach One

Dave looks at the school supply fundraiser for students
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – They came together as they do every year. This year at Washington Hills Recreation Center. The annual “Reach One Teach One” school supply fundraiser. Supplying all types of school supplies to those in need in our underserved communities. Everything from pencils and notebooks, to back packs and school uniforms. Only this year, the organization partnered with several groups,…

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Bradley County, Cleveland, Education, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Tango Flight at Cleveland High

Andrew Harrison,

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – What’s the neatest project you ever worked on in high school? Did you take apart a carburetor?Maybe snap together a bird house? Well, students at Cleveland High are building an airplane. Project Tango is a high flying example of what’s right with our schools. Dan Weyant is the Executive Director and Founder of Tango Flight. He…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Samsung Unveils New Phones, Earbuds

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Samsung is showing off two of its newest foldable smartphones in its fourth generation Galaxy Z series – the Flip4 and the Fold4. The tech company says the Flip4 has an upgraded camera experience, larger battery, and expanded customization, all while staying ultra compact. With FlexCam, the Flip4 lets you shoot hands-free video, and get group…

Lookouts 9 6 Loss
Sports - Local Sports News

Lookouts fall Sunday 9-6

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts stark first thanks to a two run homer in the bottom of the second. That lead quickly vanished as the Lookouts couldn’t keep up with the Biscuits bats. The best chance for retaking the lead came in the bottom of the seventh when the bases were loaded with no outs, but the Lookouts only…

Jamboree Day 2
Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Cheerleader at Jamboree recounts her experience during chaos of tasing incident

A source at CPD says suspect in fight is a juvenile connected to the shooting at Hamilton Place Mall in August 2021
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Finley Stadium was the site of a lot of high school football the last three days, thanks to the Jamboree. The end of what should have been a great time for parents and students alike was marred by an altercation that led to police tasing a 16-year-old boy. News 12 spoke with one student who was on…

Jamboree Day 2
Sports - Local Sports News

Night two of 2022 Jamboree

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Cleveland working on reps in shotgun. McCallie looking impressive marching the ball down the field for not just one but two short rushing touchdowns. Soddy Daisy and Brainerd getting some 4th down and short in game experience Soddy coming up victorious in this match up. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football, High School Football

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Chattanooga, Dalton, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Whitfield County

The Inflation Reduction Act passes, and Dalton’s Qcells is ready to see “green” energy

Qcells, a solar panel company based in Dalton, projects job and economic growth now that the bill passes both the Senate and House chambers
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Inflation Reduction Act is supposed to help drive down the costs of products you and I buy everyday. News 12 learned a provision inside the bill is going to help northwest Georgia even more. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi struck the gavel to officially adopt the Inflation Reduction Act Friday afternoon. Cheers were heard in…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Buses Carrying Migrants Frequenting Lookout Valley

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This morning, police received numerous calls about two buses that were parked next to the comfort inn and suites in Lookout Valley. The buses were similar to those that stopped in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on Thursday while carrying migrants from Texas. “It’s my understanding that the state of Texas is sending these individuals to, you know, to…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

City announces money for new Wilcox Boulevard Bridge

Current 70 year old bridge cannot support emergency vehicles or heavy transportation
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga officials say they have landed one of the largest transportation investments in the city’s history. The Federal Government will send $25 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure program to replace the aging Wilcox Boulevard Bridge over the railyards. The 70 year old bridge can no longer support emergency or large transportation vehicles. It only supports passenger…